Finding Nemo
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich · Animation · Adventure · Comedy · 100 min · 2003
Trailer
Director
Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Studio
N/A
Release
30 May 2003
Runtime
100 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Full Plot
A clown fish named Marlin lives in the Great Barrier Reef and loses his son, Nemo, after he ventures into the open sea, despite his father's constant warnings about many of the ocean's dangers. Nemo is abducted by a boat and netted up and sent to a dentist's office in Sydney. While Marlin ventures off to try to retrieve Nemo, Marlin meets a fish named Dory, a blue tang suffering from short-term memory loss. The companions travel a great distance, encountering various dangerous sea creatures such as sharks, anglerfish and jellyfish, in order to rescue Nemo from the dentist's office, which is situated by Sydney Harbour. While the two are searching the ocean far and wide, Nemo and the other sea animals in the dentist's fish tank plot a way to return to the sea to live their lives free again.
Cast & Characters
Albert Brooks
Ellen DeGeneres
Alexander Gould
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $94.0M, Finding Nemo has grossed $940.3M worldwide — about 10.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Finding Nemo is part of TMDb's "Finding Nemo Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The inspiration for Finding Nemo sprang from multiple experiences, going back to director Andrew Stanton's childhood, when he loved going to the dentist to see the fish tank, assuming that the fish were from the ocean and wanted to go home.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Finding Nemo holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,196,544 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (1,196,544 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finding Nemo's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Finding Nemo holds a 99% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Finding Nemo's IMDb rating?+
Finding Nemo has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 1,196,544 votes.
What is Finding Nemo's Metacritic score?+
Finding Nemo has a Metascore of 90/100 on Metacritic.
Is Finding Nemo good? What are critics saying?+
Finding Nemo holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,196,544 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Finding Nemo?+
Finding Nemo has a runtime of 100 min.
Who directed Finding Nemo?+
Finding Nemo was directed by Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich.
Where can I watch Finding Nemo?+
Finding Nemo is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with many praising its animation, characters, and humor. Critics described it as "one of the best animated films ever seen" and commended its ability to set a perfect tone for the story. The film's visuals and storytelling were also praised for their stunning quality and engaging narrative.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
One of the best animated films I have ever seen. Great characters, amusing animation, and laugh-out-loud humor. Also, watch for the little skit shown after the credits. It's all great stuff that simply must be seen.
Utterly stunning. There isn't anything to dislike about <em>'Finding Nemo'</em>, it sets the tone perfectly and expertly tells the tale of Nemo, Marlin and Dory. Considering how the story goes, the film does an outstanding job at seamlessly switching between Nemo's adventure and…
r96sk · 9/10Awesome ocean visuals and fun story do a good job glossing over dark themes of loss, addiction, hopelessness and despair.
John · 10/10"Nemo" is your typically adventurous and curious offspring. Living amidst the wonders of the Barrier Reef has began to wear on the young clownfish, though, and he yearns for the open ocean. His dad knows best and has forbidden him from leaving the safety of their home waters but…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
